Nationality: Pakistan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 2000-04-06 Age: 25
Shaheen Afridi, born on 6 April 2000, in the picturesque tribal region of Khyber, Pakistan, has carved his place among cricket's elite with a blend of raw talent and undeniable determination. Hailing from a region not traditionally recognised for producing cricket stars, Afridi's journey is a testament to his tenacity and passion for the sport.
His cricketing odyssey began on the dusty grounds of Landi Kotal, where he first took up the ball as a curious teenager. Exhibiting exceptional potential early on, he soon caught the eye of regional scouts, which earned him a spot at the FATA Under-16 team. There, his distinctive left-arm fast-medium bowling style started to take shape, marked by a lethal combination of pace, bounce, and swing. His talent was undeniable, and by the age of 18, Afridi had moved up the ranks, making his international debut for Pakistan in a T20I against the West Indies in 2018.
Afridi's career is punctuated with remarkable achievements and records. Among these is his pivotal role in Pakistani victories, like his outstanding performance against India in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, where he spearheaded Pakistan's bowling attack, claiming the prized wickets of famed Indian batsmen. Such matches have not only fortified his standing as a key player but also fuelled his burgeoning rivalry with India, further intensifying the age-old cricketing rivalry between the two nations.
Standing tall at six feet six inches, Afridi is a daunting presence on the field, with his ability to deliver unplayable yorkers and swing the ball both ways catching many a batsman off-guard. Despite primarily being a bowler, Afridi has shown flashes of competence with the bat, often providing valuable lower-order runs. His heroics in the 2022 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup further solidified his reputation, with commanding performances that helped Pakistan reach the latter stages of the tournament.
A significant moment that highlights Afridi's impact was his role in Pakistan's first-ever T20 victory over India in a World Cup, a match that etched his name into cricketing folklore. Afridi’s relentless pursuit of excellence on the pitch, combined with his humble off-field persona, has endeared him to fans globally. As he continues his journey in cricket, Afridi remains not just a symbol of his region's potential but also an ambassador of Pakistan's formidable cricketing legacy.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 71 | 59 | 16 | 574 | 55 | 9.73 | 421 | 136.34 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 33 |
| ODI | 49 | 34 | 15 | 260 | 25 | 7.65 | 302 | 86.09 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 23 |
| T20I | 36 | 26 | 9 | 211 | 23 | 8.12 | 172 | 122.67 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 12 |
| FC | 24 | 35 | 8 | 226 | 29 | 6.46 | 518 | 43.63 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30 |
| 100-Ball | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2.50 | 7 | 71.43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 125 | 125 | 185 | 3836 | 475.3 | 20.74 | 8.07 | 196 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| ODI | 60 | 58 | 112 | 2930 | 508.3 | 26.16 | 5.76 | 104 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| T20I | 70 | 70 | 89 | 2004 | 250.6 | 22.52 | 8.00 | 64 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 28 | 48 | 104 | 2858 | 921.1 | 27.48 | 3.10 | 11 | 53 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 100-Ball | 6 | 6 | 6 | 126 | 15.6 | 21.00 | 8.08 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-05-04
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